The sky on Saturday, 3 October 2026
On Saturday, 3 October 2026 the Moon is a Last Quarter, 49% lit, in Cancer (tropical) and Mithuna rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Libra.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Krishna Saptami until 3 Oct, 8:01 am IST |
| Paksha | Krishna (waning) |
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (lord Rahu) until 4 Oct, 1:31 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Mithuna |
| Sun rashi | Kanya |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Half lit, rising around midnight. Clear the table.
The Moon is at home in Cancer. Call someone who knew you when you were small.
Next full Moon: 26 Oct, 9:48 am IST. Next new Moon: 10 Oct, 9:20 pm IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 4° | evening sky, west |
| Venus | Scorpio 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
| Mars | Leo 3° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 20° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 11° ℞ retrograde | up all night |
Retrograde today: Venus, Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 3 Oct 2026?
- Last Quarter, 49% illuminated, with the Moon in Cancer (tropical) / Mithuna (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 3 Oct 2026?
- Krishna Saptami at sunrise in India, until 3 Oct, 8:01 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 3 Oct 2026?
- Ardra (pada 1), ruled by Rahu, until 4 Oct, 1:31 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 3 Oct 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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